Job Description: The Automation Mechanical Design Supervisor leads and manages our team of design engineers to deliver high-performance, custom-built mechanical solutions from concept to commissioning.
The successful candidate will be a strong mechanical designer, experienced in designing various automated equipment solutions, special machines, and secondary equipment.
Reporting to: Engineering Manager - Automation
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
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Manage and mentor a team of mechanical designers, providing technical guidance, and conducting performance reviews.
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Initialize the kickoff of projects with team members.
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Collaborate with team members to develop overall project concepts/layouts.
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Assure that design output aligns and conforms to quoted content and customer requirements.
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Review designs in progress, approve final designs, BOMs, and technical documentation to ensure accuracy, manufacturability, and safety compliance.
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Allocate engineering resources across multiple projects, manage timelines and budgets, and track project milestones.
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Lead the development of innovative mechanical concepts for custom automation solutions while driving continuous improvement.
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Coordinate with electrical, controls, and assembly teams to ensure seamless system integration.
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Establish and maintain best practices for CAD, engineering principles, and standards.
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Participate in the design review and approval process with customers.
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Trouble-shoot issues and problem solve as required.
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Other duties as required.
Required competency and experience:
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Expert level proficiency in SolidWorks with 10 years direct design experience. Familiarity with Finite Element Analysis (FEA), simulation, and stress testing an asset.
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3+ years in a supervisory and/or mentoring role an asset.
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Experience with PDM and ERP systems.
- Automotive component processes such as sonic welding, bonding, joining, punching, forming, assembly, and verification methods.
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O.E.M. and Major Tier 1 Customer experience and asset.
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Experience with robotics, vision systems, and other complex turn-key purchased mechanisms and sub-systems.
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Knowledge of pneumatic, hydraulic, and electro-mechanical systems required.
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Expertise in Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA)
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General knowledge of quality systems and lean manufacturing methods.
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Excellent oral and written communication skills.
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Occasional travel to Select Tool subsidiaries or Customer locations including U.S.A. and Mexico. Valid Passport and Driver’s License required.
Education:
Post-secondary diploma/degree required
Wage range signals the level of talent Select Tool aims to attract and retain for this role, and We are always open to discussing compensation with candidates to ensure clarity and alignment.
Availability/Shifts
Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Languages
English
